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Viewpoints,a thematically organized reader, offers diverse perspectives on various themes and issues, such as work, media, human behavior, and cultural heritage. With opening chapters of substantial writing and reading instruction and with writing assignments both at the end of each reading and on the Web,Viewpoints,is an ideal reader for honing writing and critical-thinking skills. Students loveViewpoints,for its helpful guidance, such as pre-reading techniques; methods on evaluating an essay for content, structure, and point-of-view; and advice on choosing good essay topics. The Sixth Edition now includes new opportunities for collaboration. New!Twenty percent of the readings are new to the edition and cover topics such as globalization, the environment, technology, and media. Updated!All features--such as the brainstorming list, cluster map, sample student essay, and MLA documentation guidelines--have been updated for currency. New!New photos with accompanying questions serve as visual writing prompts. An overview of the effect of writers' choices and increased coverage of prewriting offer students even more critical-thinking practice.

Table of Contents

Note: Chapters 2–10 conclude with On the Net

Rhetorical Table of Contents

Viewpoints on Reading and Writing Essays

Viewpoints on Reading Essays

Keeping a Reading Journal

Reading Essays

The Structure of an Essay

Understanding the Content Marking as You Read

Viewpoints on Writing Essays

Getting Started: Finding a Working Thesis (Stage 1)

Getting It on Paper: Supporting Your Thesis (Stage 2)

Getting It Right: Revising and Editing (Stage 3)

Readings Worth Thinking and Writing About

Viewpoints on Learning To Err Is Wrong

In Praise of the F Word

Stop Turning Kids into Educated Fools

Essence of Education

The Lesson

The Practicality of the Liberal Arts Major

Tote That Ball, Lift That Revenue, Steve Wulf Push for De-emphasis of College Sports

Student Essay: College Brings Alienation

Viewpoints on Human Behavior

Get a Killer Bod with Killer Bees

I'm Not a Dork; I'm Ahead of Today's Fashions

On Holidays and How to Make Them Work, Nikki Giovanni Sunday in the Park